Several South Carolina cities rank among the best small cities in the country for launching a new business, according to a 2026 study from personal finance website WalletHub.
The study compared more than 1,300 small cities across 18 metrics grouped into three categories: business environment, access to resources, and business costs. Cities included in the study have populations between 25,000 and 100,000 residents.
Greenville led all South Carolina cities with an overall ranking of fifth in the nation, scoring high marks for access to resources and business costs. Spartanburg followed at 46th, bolstered by strong scores in business costs. Rock Hill ranked 102nd overall, tied with Texas City, Texas…